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Hip & knee conditions and surgery guides

Clear, surgeon-reviewed information on common hip and knee problems, the treatment options, and what to expect if you need an operation.

Conditions

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Hip osteoarthritis

The most common form of hip disease, causing progressive loss of cartilage in the hip…

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Hip fracture

A fracture of the proximal femur - a major injury most commonly affecting elderly…

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Hip replacement

Total hip replacement resurfaces the femoral head and acetabulum with metal, ceramic,…

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Femoroacetabular impingement

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is abnormal contact between the femoral head and the…

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Avascular necrosis of the hip

Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head occurs when the blood supply to the femoral…

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Hip labral tear

A tear of the fibrocartilaginous labrum surrounding the acetabulum (hip socket), causing…

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Knee
Knee

Knee osteoarthritis

Degeneration of the cartilage lining of the knee joint, causing pain, swelling,…

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Knee replacement

Total or unicompartmental knee replacement resurfaces the damaged joint surfaces with…

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Meniscal tear

A tear of the cartilage menisci (the medial or lateral cushioning pads) within the knee…

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ACL injury

Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) - one of the most common serious knee…

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Patellofemoral pain

Pain arising from the patellofemoral joint (the kneecap and its groove at the front of…

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Patellar instability

Lateral dislocation or subluxation of the kneecap (patella) out of its groove…

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Surgery preparation guides

Hip
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Total hip replacement (THR)

Everything you need to know before your total hip replacement - from your pre-assessment…

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Hip fracture surgery (hemiarthroplasty, DHS, or intramedullary nail)

Hip fracture surgery is usually performed as an emergency within 36 hours of admission.…

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Total hip replacement (THR)

A guide to preparing for total hip replacement - one of the most successful operations…

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Hip arthroscopy (cam resection and labral repair)

Hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement is performed through 2-3 small portals.…

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Core decompression or total hip replacement

Treatment for avascular necrosis of the hip depends on the stage of the disease.…

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Hip arthroscopy with labral repair and FAI correction

Hip arthroscopy for a labral tear is a day-case procedure performed through 2-3 small…

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Knee
Knee

Total knee replacement (TKR)

Everything you need to know before your knee replacement. Recovery from total knee…

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Unicompartmental or total knee replacement

A guide to preparing for knee replacement surgery. The type of replacement…

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Knee arthroscopy (meniscal repair or partial meniscectomy)

Knee arthroscopy for a meniscal tear is a day-case procedure performed through two small…

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ACL reconstruction (hamstring or bone-patellar tendon-bone autograft)

ACL reconstruction is performed arthroscopically and takes approximately 60-90 minutes.…

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Tibial tubercle transfer (selected cases only)

Surgery for patellofemoral pain is rarely required. The vast majority of patients are…

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MPFL reconstruction or tibial tubercle transfer

Surgery for patellar instability aims to restore the medial restraints of the patella…

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